I'm currently looking for a phono stage between $500 and $1,000, my cartridge is an MC Benz Micro Gold.
There seems to be a bit of a void between entry level stages and higher end gear that's out of budget, I'm looking second hand to get the most for my money.
I'd prefer valve, but that's probably dream land given the mc cartridge and the budget. I don't have a SUT.
I've been using the phono section of my Linn Wakonda pre amp. I recently bought a Weston Touchstone, I'm running the Linn into the Weston until it's sold and I buy a stand alone phono.
There seems to be a bit of a void between entry level stages and higher end gear that's out of budget, I'm looking second hand to get the most for my money.
I'd prefer valve, but that's probably dream land given the mc cartridge and the budget. I don't have a SUT.
I've been using the phono section of my Linn Wakonda pre amp. I recently bought a Weston Touchstone, I'm running the Linn into the Weston until it's sold and I buy a stand alone phono.